The Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt Global Standard Test is meant to test and certify an advanced knowledge of both Lean and Six Sigma tools within a structured, integrated framework that serve as methodological reference for a majority of improvement projects.
- The test consists of 75 questions, candidates will have 120 minutes to answer them;
- A score of 75% is required to pass the test;
- Lean: Value & Waste / JIT / TQC / Operational Stability.
- Six Sigma: VOC, Process Mapping, C&E Matrix, FMEA, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, RCA, SPC, Control Plans.
To help you with your test, here’s some of our recommended literature.
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Ohno, T., , Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production (English translation ed.), Productivity Press., Portland, Oregon, 1988, pp. 75-76.
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Liker, Jeffrey K., 2004, The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World’s Greatest Manufacturer., McGraw-Hill, New York, 2004.
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Hino, S., Inside the Mind of Toyota: Management Principles for Enduring Growth., Productivity Press, New York, 2005.
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Wilson, L, How To Implement Lean Manufacturing, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2009.
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Mann, D., Creating a Lean Culture: Tools to Sustain Lean Conversions , Second Edition, Productivity Press, New York, 2010.
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Womack, J. P.; Jones, D. T., Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation Revised and Updated, Free Press, New York, 2003.
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Pyzdek, T., Keller, P., The Six Sigma Handbook, Third Edition, New York, McGrew-Hill, 2009.
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Brook, Q., 2014, Lean Six Sigma and Minitab (4th Edition): The Complete Toolbox Guide for Business Improvement, a cura di Brook-Piper, H., OPEX Resources Ltd, Londra, 2014.
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Breyfogle, F.W., Implementing Six Sigma, Second Edition: Smarter Solutions Using Statistical Methods, Productivity Press, New York, 2003.
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L. George, M. L., Maxey, J., Rowlands, D., Price M., 2004, The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to 100 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed, Mc Grew-Hill, New York, 2004.
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Roderick, A., Munro, Ph.D., Maio, M. J., Nawaz, M. B., Ramu, G., Zrymiak, D.J., The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ASQ Quality Press, 2008.
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Kubiak, T.M., Benbow, D.W., The Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook, Second Edition, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ASQ Quality Press, 2009.
We ask our candidates to assume full responsibility for honesty in written examinations, by not violating the GST Honor Code, our honor system philosophy based on five pillars.
At end of your test, you will be asked to virtually sign the following statement: “I pledge my honor that I have not violated the GST Honor Code during this examination”.
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